Being Japanese American: A JA Sourcebook for Nikkei, Hapa . . . & Their Friends

By Gil Asakawa

Book Overview

A celebration of JA culture: facts, recipes, songs, words, and memories that every JA will want to share.From immigration to discrimination and internment, and then to reparations and a high rate of... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 188065685X
• ISBN13: 9781880656853
• Release Date: January 2004
• Publisher: Stone Bridge Pr
• Length: 146 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.5" x 7.0"

Customer Reviews

Must read for all Americans

I believe this book is a must read not only for all Japanese Americans but also for all Americans who want to understand the rich Japanese culture beyond nice Lexus cars and sushi - both becoming part of "everyday American life."

couldn't put it down!

Being a JA, I could really relate to the book. I laughed out loud, cried silently, and felt that it explained a lot of things that I was glad to see in writing. I found that I learned from the book. I bought 5 copies for Christmas gifts for my cousins in hope that they will enjoy it as much as I did. I think Sanseis would relate to it more than others, but I don't know that for sure. I'm just very glad that it was written.

I am Japanese American...

A fresh perspective on Japanese American culture with voices from multiple generations as well as mixed ethnicities (more realistic of America today!). The author moves towards why JAs are both Japanese and American and neither all at the same time. An excellent resource for anyone interested in Asian American cultures as well as a superb guide for chronicling one's own family history.

A superb guide to avoiding breaches of tact around Japanese

Written by a third-generation Japanese American, being Japanese American: A JA Sourcebook for Nikkei, Hapa... & Their Friends is a straightforward introduction to the history of Japanese Americans, including the legacy of the American government's forced internment of Japanese Americans during World War II, and basic Japanese culture, customs, and etiquette. An especial note reflects on the how the high rate of mixed-race marriage has and continues to affect the Japanese-American community. Being Japanese American a superb guide to avoiding breaches of tact around Japanese friends, family, or visitors, regardless of one's own ethnic heritage or background, and is also chock-full of helpful ways to embrace, preserve, and treasure one's cultural identity.

the ultimate "go-to" guide for all things Japanese-American

A wealth of knowledge and an amazing resource for anyone who wants to learn more about J-A culture and history. It's funny, hip, incredibly informative, and full of "I didn't know that!" details that will delight and surprise. If you've lost touch with your roots and want to rediscover them, this book is the perfect place to start.